Travelers say going to the beach is their most popular activity they love experiencing while on vacation, according to the Domestic Travel Market Report and . According to the report, one is ten person-trips (10%) or, about 109. 5 million Americans say they would rather take a beach vacation than any other type.

Of course, most people long for extended, luxurious, even exotic, beach vacations but actually, only 36 percent of beach vacations are for a week or more. Most Americans take a vacation of four days or shorter. And, 41 percent of all beach vacations include children.

Americans say Hawaii is their top dream vacation; however, the majority of Americans visit Florida, which has been the top U.S. beach destination for many years. Surprisingly, in this survey, women reported they would prefer the beach than going to the spa.

From the rugged coasts of Maine to the sunny beaches of California and the shores of the Great Lakes in between, the choice of coastal vacations is as varied at the 12,383 miles of U.S. coastline (includes U.S. territories, Alaska and Hawaii).

When leaving the country for the first time, most Americans head to the Caribbean with its stunning collection of beautiful islands and beaches.

And, a beach vacation in Australia or Italy is unparalleled in its lure.

ThePerfectBeachblog covers beaches around the world because, “Everybody Needs a Place in the Sun.”

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